Valve Springs
Apr 26, 2005 | 02:47 PM
#1
Valve Springs
Where could I buy the tool to change the valve springs on a 4.8 eng, with the head on. I have seen different ones and would like to have one that would work well. Links? Sponsors? also camshaft tool
Apr 26, 2005 | 04:41 PM
#2
Originally Posted by 00Z71
Where could I buy the tool to change the valve springs on a 4.8 eng, with the head on. I have seen different ones and would like to have one that would work well. Links? Sponsors? also camshaft tool
Apr 26, 2005 | 05:08 PM
#3
Camshaft tool- I believe your either talking about the camshaft handle installation tool that supports the cam on installation (or other words to me, 3 water pump bolts) or the Rods that Thunder racing and such sells to lock the lifters in place during a cam swap (which to me is two 5/16" wooden dowles with one sanded down a little more than the other)
Philip S.
Philip S.
Apr 27, 2005 | 12:39 AM
#4
to do the heads on the motor for the springs.
I used my compression gauge hose, it has a regular air hose connection to charge the cylinder with air to hold the valve in place, long ago i made a tool out of a flat pry bar to compress the spring down and remove the retainer clips, works great.
then it is just replace the spring, put on the retainer cap, press down set in the clips and let off.
I used my compression gauge hose, it has a regular air hose connection to charge the cylinder with air to hold the valve in place, long ago i made a tool out of a flat pry bar to compress the spring down and remove the retainer clips, works great.
then it is just replace the spring, put on the retainer cap, press down set in the clips and let off.
Apr 27, 2005 | 09:01 AM
#5
Originally Posted by BigBlockChev572
Camshaft tool- I believe your either talking about the camshaft handle installation tool that supports the cam on installation (or other words to me, 3 water pump bolts) or the Rods that Thunder racing and such sells to lock the lifters in place during a cam swap (which to me is two 5/16" wooden dowles with one sanded down a little more than the other)
Philip S.
Philip S.
Apr 27, 2005 | 09:04 AM
#6
Originally Posted by KySilverado
I recommend the Crane Cams valve spring tool for the LSx engines. I got mine from SDPC (Sponser here), Summit or such. Don't know what you mean by camshaft tool?
I was told that there is one that looks like the actual roller rocker, where could i get that one from?
As far as the cam tool, I was talking about the rod that holds the lifters in place when the cam is out.
Apr 27, 2005 | 05:18 PM
#7
Originally Posted by 00Z71
I will give them a call.
I was told that there is one that looks like the actual roller rocker, where could i get that one from?
As far as the cam tool, I was talking about the rod that holds the lifters in place when the cam is out.
I was told that there is one that looks like the actual roller rocker, where could i get that one from?
As far as the cam tool, I was talking about the rod that holds the lifters in place when the cam is out.
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Apr 27, 2005 | 05:26 PM
#8
Originally Posted by KySilverado
I've not seen the "roller rocker" looking one you mention. The Crane unit is pricy but it rocks. Does both set of springs per bore. Now that I think about it I may have gotten it from Thunder Racing, another sponsor here. I went to Tractor supply and bought 2 3 font long 5/16 diameter steel rods. Ground a small flat on one side, cut to lenght of cam + about 5 inches and bent to make a handle. Worked great.
Philip S.
